Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM ET
Venue: Albany State University Coliseum, Albany, Georgia
Event Theme: Family Weekend
Forecast: Sunny skies, high of 76°F, winds 7–10 mph from the northwest, 0% chance of precipitation
Team Overview & Recent Form
Allen Yellow Jackets
Record: 1–1 overall
Last 2 Games (2025):
W vs. Clark Atlanta: 49–38
L vs. Morehead State: 31–38
Points For / Against: 80 PF / 76 PA
Streak: W1
Conference: Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC)
Offensive Highlights:
Averaging 40 points/game
Dual-threat QB and explosive WR corps
Defense has allowed 30+ points in both outings
Albany State Golden Rams
Record: 2–1 overall
Last 3 Games (2025):
W vs. Shaw: 51–7
W vs. Kentucky State: 49–21
L vs. Florida A&M: 25–33
Points For / Against: 125 PF / 61 PA
Streak: L1
Conference: Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC)
Offensive Highlights:
Balanced attack with 10 rushing TDs and 6 passing TDs
Defense ranks top 3 in SIAC for takeaways
Series History
All-Time Record: Tied 1–1
2024: Albany State 57, Allen 17
2023: Allen 39, Albany State 27
Trend: Blowout wins for each team in their respective victories
Notable: This is the third meeting in series history, with both teams splitting wins on the road
Injury Report
Allen:
WR2 listed as questionable (ankle)
LB1 probable after limited practice
Albany State:
CB1 questionable (hamstring)
OL starter probable (shoulder)
Key Matchups to Watch
Allen QB vs. Albany State Secondary:
Allen’s quarterback has thrown for 6 TDs in two games. Albany State’s secondary has 4 INTs and held Shaw to under 100 passing yards.
Albany State RBs vs. Allen Front Seven:
Albany State’s run game averages 220+ yards/game. Allen’s defense has allowed 400+ total yards in both outings.
Turnover Margin:
Albany State is +5 in turnover differential; Allen is -1. Ball control could be decisive.
Betting Trends:
Albany State is 4–1 ATS in last 5 SIAC games
Allen is 2–3 ATS in last 5 games
Over has hit in 4 of Allen’s last 5 games
Albany State covered in 2024 matchup
Historical Betting Results
Oct 5, 2024: Albany State 57, Allen 17
Spread: Albany State -3.5 → Covered
Total: 60.5 → Over hit
Oct 14, 2023: Allen 39, Albany State 27
Spread: Allen +2.5 → Covered
Total: 58.0 → Over hit
Game Odds
Allen Yellow Jackets 58.5
Albany State Golden Rams – 4.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
